Note Taking Exercises 2022/2023 Digital sat material score test Prep & College Counseling Author: Mechem

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Note Taking Exercises - 2022/2023 - Digital SAT Material
SCORE Test Prep & College Counseling - Author: Mechem
Note Taking Question
1
The US Constitution has been around for over two centuries and is the 
oldest written constitution still in use today.
A
Separation of Powers is established by three branches: legislative, exec-
utive, and judicial to ensure no single branch has too much power over 
another branch.
Checks and Balances are used to maintain this balance between the 
branches while also allowing amendments to be made if needed in order 
to clarify or update parts of the Constitution. 27 amendments have passed 
to date, extending the life of the constitution.
It outlines the structure of our federal government as well as defines its 
powers.
B
D
C
- The US Constitution was adopted in 1787.
- It is the oldest written constitution still in use today.
- It outlines the structure of the federal government and defines its 
powers.
- Separation of Powers is established by three branches: legislative, 
executive, and judicial.
- Checks and Balances are used to ensure no one branch has too much 
power over another branch.
- Amendments can be made to update or clarify parts of the 
Constitution as needed. 27 amendments have passed so far.
While listening to a lecture, a student takes the following notes
The student wants to emphasize the legacy of the US constitution. 
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the 
notes to accomplish this goal?
Click and hold for the correct answer: